Combat Center News

Brian Henen, ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, has been involved in conservation his entire life and studied various tortoise species for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, he has learned about the various species of tortoises and contributed to scientific tortoise literature when he survived a Desert Tortoise attack. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released) - Brian Henen, ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, has been involved in conservation his entire life and studied various tortoise species for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, he has learned about the various species of tortoises and contributed to scientific tortoise literature when he survived a Desert Tortoise attack. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)

Chief Petty Officer Danell Dumas was born on the Caribbean Island of Dominica and moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has currently served 16 years in the Navy. - Chief Petty Officer Danell Dumas was born on the Caribbean Island of Dominica and moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands. She has currently served 16 years in the Navy.

Sgt. Heather Keasler, platoon sergeant, Installation Personnel Administration Center, enjoys studying language and culture to broaden her understanding about the world. She hopes to become a drill instructor and help make Marines who will excel above the highest military standard. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released) - Sgt. Heather Keasler, platoon sergeant, Installation Personnel Administration Center, enjoys studying language and culture to broaden her understanding about the world. She hopes to become a drill instructor and help make Marines who will excel above the highest military standard. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)

Lance Cpl. Preston Ford, military working dog handler, K-9 Unit, Provost Marshal's Office, went on the board to become part of the K-9 unit two days after coming to his first duty station in Twentynine Palms. Ford wanted to be part of K-9 so he could start his own dog training business after his service in the Marine Corps. - Lance Cpl. Preston Ford, military working dog handler, K-9 Unit, Provost Marshal's Office, went on the board to become part of the K-9 unit two days after coming to his first duty station in Twentynine Palms. Ford wanted to be part of K-9 so he could start his own dog training business after his service in the Marine Corps.

Pfc. Ariel Robins, student, Marine Corps Electronics-Communication School, takes a break from skateboarding at the Combat Center's skate park, Oct. 22, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released) - Pfc. Ariel Robins, student, Marine Corps Electronics-Communication School, takes a break from skateboarding at the Combat Center's skate park, Oct. 22, 2015. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Hancock/Released)